The new equipment PlastiPharm purchased for its new expansion is programmed to measure deviation in material temperature, and a control chart was created to monitor variations. Why would the company want to have a control chart to monitor the process?
- Constructing a control chart helps build flexibility into the process and leads to reduced defective products.
- Comparing the data in a control chart lets managers immediately see what is being measured and if the data being gathered is accurate.
- Monitoring a control chart allows the company to follow what is produced on a regular basis and compare actual numbers to goals that have been set.
- A control chart helps identify special-cause variability so improvements can be made before poor quality products are made.
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